Hyundai A-League preview: Roar v Sydney FC

​The sensational, all-conquering Sky Blues are chasing history but will have their work cut out against a Brisbane side in form, with Jamie Maclaren back and with a strong home record against Sydney FC.

The Sky Blues have swept all before them so far this season, breaking scoring records, wowing crowds and already opening up a six-point lead at the top of the Hyundai A-League.

It’s been sublime stuff from Arnie’s Army.

And they are chasing more history on Saturday night, with three points meaning they’ll equal Melbourne Victory [2006/07 Season] for the best start to a season of seven straight wins.

But this could be their biggest test yet, especially given the Sky Blues record in Brisbane.

In 17 previous clashes between the two clubs at Suncorp, Sydney has come away with three points on just three occasions. It’s a huge hoodoo to overcome but if any side can do it it’s this confident and hungry Sky Blues team.

A feature of the Roar’s game over the first six weeks is how they have found different ways to win in 2016/17.

While they were the great entertainers under John Aloisi last season, scoring plenty of goals and ripping teams apart with their fast, passing game, they've been very different in their victories this campaign.

There’s been a real starch to their defence – lead superbly by Luke DeVere and Jade North – and opposition sides have found it difficult to find space around their box.

In short, they are well organised and have good quality in their squad.

Can the Sky Blues create more history of will Aloisi come up with a genius game plan to stop them.

And you can’t underestimate the impact of Matt Simon off the bench. After defences have had to deal with Bobo for 70 minutes, the last thing they want to deal with is a fresh, fiery and physical Simon in their faces.

He’s been a real weapon for Sydney, a reason why eight of their 17 goals have come in the last 20 minutes of matches this season.

WHO’S BEEN IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK?

Milos Ninkovic. The Serbian playmaker tormented Perth last weekend – with two goals and an assist – and is in his best form during his time in the Harbour City. Almost untouchable when at the top of his game, Roar will be up against it if "Ninko" is firing again. And he was in the EA Sports’ FIFA TOTW alongside Neymar and of course in the www.a-league.com.au team of the week, too.